News: Department of Physical Therapy

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People |

Alumna Rosedaveia Howell is the first 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association's Minority Scholarship.

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Business and Community |

As Southern Nevada’s image as a mecca for professional sports continues to grow, so too do employment opportunities for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates. 

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Jennifer Nash shares insights on why fall prevention is so important to maintaining health as we age.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students screen community members in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump.

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Campus News |

Clinical rotations bring much-needed services to small communities while enhancing the skills of future 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates.

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Campus News |

The rare feat speaks to former students’ determination and the quality of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's degree program.

The physical therapy tactics around artificial limbs may soon change.
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs.

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People |

This longtime Rebel and physical education program coordinator is helping 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ shape up inside and outside of the classroom.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring collaboration and reflection at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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People |

A bad experience with physical therapy as a child didn't stop School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Ashley Reagor from opening her own physical therapy practice.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting research, health, and community at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ recognizes individuals for their exceptional work in community engagement activities.